NHTSA Campaign 08V253000
POWER TRAIN
Issued by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Jun 5, 2008 · 3,614 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.
Consequence
IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | 1098 | 2007 | 3,614 |
| DUCATI | 1098 | 2008 | 3,614 |
| DUCATI | 1098 TRICOLORE | 2007 | 3,614 |
| DUCATI | 1098 TRICOLORE | 2008 | 3,614 |
| DUCATI | 1098S | 2007 | 3,614 |
| DUCATI | 1098S | 2008 | 3,614 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V253000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.